What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Utrecht Centraal, Düsseldorf Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Rotterdam and Karlsruhe is 574 km. The road distance is 527.4 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe without a car is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 6h 5m and costs €75 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Karlsruhe bus from?

Rotterdam to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Karlsruhe train from?

Rotterdam to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 6h 5m and costs €75 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Rotterdam to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Karlsruhe is 527 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe?

Book your Rotterdam to Karlsruhe bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 850+ hotels available in Karlsruhe.

Rotterdam to Karlsruhe - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Karlsruhe by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Düsseldorf
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
6h 5m
€80–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N93
9h 20m
€45–65
Drive 527.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Karlsruhecar 527.4 km
5h 9m
€92–132
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane AMS - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
5h 14m
€128–356
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Nightjet
8h 15m
€63–314
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Conradstraat to Frankfurt Central Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingentrain
3. Take the train from HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
10h 33m
€50–65
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 2m
€143–382
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 32m
€157–511
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 47m
€109–329
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 11m
€110–352

Rotterdam to Karlsruhe by train

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Distance: 573.7 km
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Utrecht Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Karlsruhe central train station once daily. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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